The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) today welcomed the commitment to tackle violence against women in rural areas, as part of the government’s first integrated strategy on all forms of violence against women.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes’ (NFWI) welcomes E.On’s decision to delay the building of the new coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth in Kent, and believes it is an extremely positive step forward in tackling the global threat of climate change.
Are you keen to learn interesting skills or make some noise about issues that matter to you? A growing number of students across England are joining the WI in a bid to learn new, quirky skills and get involved in campaigning in their communities.
The NFWI has today appointed Ruth Bond as its new Chair. Ruth has been a trustee of the board of the NFWI since 2003 and chaired its Public Affairs Committee for the past four years.
Delegates at the NFWI AGM at the Royal Albert Hall in London today (3 June) passed a resolution by an overwhelming 99.4 % majority calling on the Government to increase funding to research the plight honey bees.
Women living in rural areas are suffering as much violence as those in towns and cities but are less likely to think that it is happening in their community according to new research launched today by the NFWI at the AGM.
More than five thousand WI members are expected to attend the National Federation of Women's Institutes' (NFWI) AGM at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday 3 June. Members will discuss and vote on a resolution about the plight of honeybees.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) has today published a new booklet ‘Step into a Healthier Lifestyle’ offering simple hints and tips for a healthier lifestyle. Ranging from top tips for healthy living and new mums to losing weight and easy exercise, the booklet also includes a range of recipe and picnic ideas.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) is today launching a post card campaign calling on the Government to ensure that climate change policies take into account the needs of women and recognise the serious effects of climate change on women from developing countries.
The NFWI is launching its first WI Cookery School at 3pm on Monday 20 April at Denman College, its adult education centre near Oxford. The WI Cookery School will offer a range of courses and is open to everyone, including families and children or those wanting to learn or improve their cooking skills.
More than 700 members from across Wales will be attending the 85th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes-Wales (NFWI-Wales) at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on 2 April 2009 between 10.45am and 4.00pm. The theme of the conference is ‘Mines and Mountains’.
Fay Mansell, chair of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes’ (NFWI), will today (18 February) deliver a petition signed by 23,322 WI members to 10 Downing Street calling on the government to eliminate violence against women and girls in the UK.